Dr. Amir Moarefi is a fellowship-trained and board-certified ophthalmologist. His focus encompasses cataract surgery, laser vision correction (including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE), keratoconus treatment, and anterior segment procedures such as glaucoma, pterygium, and eyelid surgeries.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Chicago Medical School, along with two Master’s degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare Management & Administration, Dr. Moarefi completed his medical internship at UC Irvine Medical Center and the Long Beach Veterans’ Hospital. He then pursued his ophthalmology residency at Case Western University – University Hospitals. His education culminated in a prestigious fellowship at the Cleveland Eye Clinic, widely regarded as the nation’s top program for refractive surgery. This specialized training focused on cataract surgery, advanced-technology lens implants, implantable contact lenses (ICL), and clear lens exchange procedures.
As a recognized expert in keratoconus treatment, Dr. Moarefi brings extensive experience from his training at a Keratoconus Center of Excellence. He offers cutting-edge treatments including:
Dr. Moarefi’s expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including:
His academic contributions include multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters focusing on laser vision surgery and ophthalmic immunology. He maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Refractive Surgery Alliance.
Born in Los Angeles, Dr. Moarefi’s career has taken him across the United States, but his commitment to his hometown community remains strong. His humanitarian work extends globally, performing sight-restoring surgeries in India and Syria. An avid traveler, he has visited over 85 countries and lived in various continents, combining his medical expertise with volunteer work and cultural immersion.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Moarefi enjoys an active lifestyle that includes cooking, scuba diving, surfing, and yoga. He values time with family and continues to embrace new surgical technologies, often being among the first and youngest surgeons in the country to implement innovative eye care solutions.
Dr. Moarefi remains dedicated to providing personalized care and considers it a privilege to be part of each patient’s vision correction journey.
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